Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 24) April 25 WaterLIFE Magazine Kid’s Cup Redfish Tournament Harpoon Harry’s, Fishermen’s Village. Junior Anglers ages 10-16 participate with top five competitors during the finals of the Redfish Cup on May 1-3. Punta Gorda. 941-766-8180, www.charlotteharbormagazine.com October 2009 October 17 - 18 Placida Rotary Nautical Flea Market CR 771 Englewood. Family fun event with unique , nautical bargains, silent auction, crab races, face painting, pony rides and unique finds, food, drinks and music. 941-697-2271, Ext. 2, www.placidarotary.net May 2009 May 1 - 3 Redfish Cup Tournament & Festival Laishley Park Marina. In addition to the professional fishing tournament televised by ESPN2, spectators experience an interactive festival complete with Cardboard Boat races, Splash Dog competition, Coconut Races, professional art competition and live music. Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda. 941-743-1900, www.redfishcup.com November 2009 November 7 Charlotte Harbor Artsensation Laishley Park. Free event celebrating community arts presented by the Arts & Humanities Council. Art, music demonstrations and exhibits. Local artists and performing and visual cultural organizations participate. 100 E. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-764-8100, www.charlottearts.org May 7 - 9 Annual Florida Frontier Days Bayshore Live Oak Park. Celebrate Florida’s rich pioneer days. Pioneer tradespeople, trailblazing entertainment, fun and games area, hands-on activities. Old-fashioned food. 22967 Bayshore Rd., Charlotte Harbor. 941-629-7278, www.charlottecountyfl.com/historicalfloridafrontierdays November 21 Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival Charlotte Sports Park. Fun-filled annual festival features the natural environment. Natural landscape demonstrations, guided walks and wagon rides. A fantastic children’s area and musicians. 2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte. 866-835-5785, www.charlotteharbornep.org May 23 Emancipation Day Celebration Blanchard House Museum. Celebration of freedom from slavery for African Americans. BBQ rib and chicken dinners. 406 Martin Luther King Blvd., Punta Gorda. 941-575-7518, www.blanchardmuseum.org December 2009 December 4 Holly Days Downtown Punta Gorda. Holiday season kick-off. Tree lighting brought to you by the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association. Caroling, festivities and snow! 941-639-3720, www.puntagordachamber.com June 2009 June 19 - 20 7th Annual National Hibiscus Festival Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy free music under the stars. Tropical and exotic plant sale, farmers market, kids’ entertainment area, secret garden tours by trolley or bicycle, free trolley tours of Punta Gorda. 941-575-3302 December 4 - 31 29th Annual Christmas Light Canal Tours King Fisher Fleet at Fishermen’s Village. Cruise the canals of Punta Gorda for this family tradition of evening enjoyment with spectacular illumination of community holiday spirit. Call for reservations. Punta Gorda. 941-639-0969, www.kingfisherfleet.com July 2009 For a multitude of patriotic activities, events and celebrations, visit www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com August - September 2009 August 29 – September 7 53rd Annual Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days Englewood. Taste of Englewood and entertainment at Pioneer Park. Carnival, cardboard boat races, arts and crafts, vendors and much more. Vacant lot on south side of West Dearborn, between Orange and Mango streets. www.englewoodchamber.com December 5 Annual Peace River Lighted Boat Parade Punta Gorda. An elaborately festive display of lights and gorgeous reflections on the water make this annual event a definite must see! Begins at dusk. Charlotte Harbor. 941-639-3720 December 5 Annual Christmas Parade Punta Gorda. See Santa ‘hang ten’ on a surf board, catch a stuffed animal and enjoy the parade. Taylor Street. 941-639-2222 24 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.charlotteharbormagazine.com http://www.placidarotary.net http://www.charlottearts.org http://www.redfishcup.com http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/Historical/ http://www.charlotteharbornep.org http://www.blanchardmuseum.org http://www.puntagordachamber.com http://www.kingfisherfleet.com http://www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com http://www.englewoodchamber.com
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